Clearing information off old computer

MaureenHB

I would like to give my old computer away to someone who needs it.. but I am nervous of leaving any personal information on there. Is there an easy way to completley clear all stuff off? Thanks.

shammyjack

Use this .

http://downloads.vnunet.com/download/file+management/erasor/_1682.html


shammy

Bucky

There are numerous software packages that will delete the files for you but you also need to be aware of randomly filling in the free space on the harddrive as when you delete a file in windows you only delete the filename and the contents remain on the drive.

Unfortunately even after a format data can still be recovered and the only 100% safe way is to completely scrap the harddrive (depends on how sensitive the data is).